Distance from San Diego to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Indianapolis (IN) is 1786 miles or 2874 kilometers or 1551 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Indianapolis is 2049 miles (3298 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 263 miles or 424 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Indianapolis is 1786 miles or 2874 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN is 4 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Indianapolis, IN
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Indianapolis, IN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Indianapolis, Indiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Indianapolis, Indiana is 2049 miles or 3298 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN is 2049 miles or 3298 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 2049 miles (3298 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Indianapolis take?
San Diego and Indianapolis are 36 hours 57 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Indianapolis

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Indianapolis (IN) is 3 Hours.
Indianapolis time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Indianapolis
2024-12-24, 10:47:09 PST2024-12-24, 13:47:09 EST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Indianapolis Indiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Indianapolis, IN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2049 mi 3298 km 1779.35 nmi
Straight line distance 1786 mi 2874 km 1551 nmi
Difference 263 mi 424 km 228 nmi

San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Indianapolis, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 68 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 51 hours 31 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 45 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 13 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 37 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 31 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 25 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 15 minutes